Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Meredosia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area
is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Pike, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov